News and Events
We are proud of our UFV Enactus team for making it to the 2020 Enactus Canada National Exposition. Due to the current federal regulations related to COVID-19 and the uncertainty regarding the length these measures will be in place, the difficult decision was made to cancel the in-person event in Toronto and move the Enactus … Read more
UFV BBA Alumni, Alex McAuley discussed with UFV Today, what a true entrepreneur does when the market throws a giant curveball. Alex’s travel wear company, Kosan, saw their business drop by 90% in the first two weeks of March. They quickly made the decision to pivot away from travel wear and to focus instead on … Read more
Reposted from UFV Urgent News In response to feedback from students and in consultation with the Student Union Society, UFV will extend the opportunity for students with ANY PASSING GRADE to petition for a Credit (CR) instead of an earned grade. This process will be facilitated through the Registrar’s Office and further details on how to petition … Read more
Reposted from UFV Urgent News Convocation is one of the most important days of the academic year for students, for faculty, and for staff. Convocation is a milestone in a student’s educational journey and we want to make sure we honour and celebrate this achievement in ceremonial fashion. From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more
Students in Dr. Jelena Brcic’s BUS 408 (Teamwork in Organizations) class, launched a 72 hour campaign to raise awareness for a mental health and wellness service offered through the Studentcare network at UFV called, Empower Me. During this time of great upheaval and uncertainty, the group felt that their fellow students should be made aware … Read more
Reposted from UFV Urgent News UFV recognizes the transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has required adjustments for many students as we collectively try and flatten the curve. The University is preserving the current grading system to allow most students to earn a letter grade. While the University encourages students to complete their … Read more
UFV held their first-ever virtual Student Research Day on Tuesday, March 31, drawing 189 students and 92 projects from across the institution. A panel of 50 UFV researchers, faculty, and administrators reviewed and scored the posters online, awarding points for Quality of Scholarship, Visual Appeal, Organization, and Relevance of Research. Judging was difficult, as it … Read more
Email message sent March 30th from University Registrar, David Johnston System offline March 30–April 6 In order to facilitate the migration of Summer courses to remote learning, and to give you the most accurate up-to-date course information, UFV’s summer registration system will go offline 12:01 am Monday, March 30 through 9 am Monday, April 6. … Read more
Assistant Professor in the School of Business, Dr. Jelena Brcic‘s research specialty is how people adapt to extreme unusual environments. More specifically, she studies how astronauts make a home in space and work together in close confines. She recently spoke with UFV Today and offered tips for everyone staying at home during the COVID-19 crisis. … Read more
Dr. Saeed Rahman, a UFV business professor, and two teams encompassing eight UFV students traveled to Calgary to compete in the 2020 Enactus Western Canada Regional Exposition that took place on February 27-28. The event brought together hundreds of students, academics, and business leaders from across Western Canada to celebrate the achievements of future … Read more